One of the designers who made it happen

How eclecticsherone started their logo design journey

Summary

Technology can be boring, scary, and conservative, none of which we are at eclecTech Solutions.

We take risk, we challenge authority, we deliver technology solutions that meet the goals of the entire organization from the janitor to the CEO!

We want our logo and business tools to reflect this ambition, that we are different as a company. Why? Because we combine the best technology solutions to make your company run, keeping everyone happy and able to do their job!

Company name

eclecTech Solutions, LLC

What inspires you and how do you envision the design for your business?

We are looking for a design that reflects company philosophy, culture and style, and of course the name which is:

We
are energetic, well trained IT professionals that deliver exceptional
technology solutions to small and medium size business's. In our
service delivery and solutions approach, we are in fact eclectic (see
definition below) about how we design your network to keep it stable,
secure, productive and within budget. Sometimes we will use a costly
software, while others times the best solution may be free-- we look
for these solutions and evaluate them based on our clients needs and
budget.

So our logo should reflect strategy, ingenuity, stability and unconventional while remaining professional and a little edgy.

2
examples one of strategy and of eclectic and please do not create all
designs with Chess pieces this is used to invoke the creative thought
process.

Strategy Example:

In CHESS, the Queen is the most
powerful player on the board, that is until you combine two ROOKS
(castling) and then you have a strong combination and somewhat secured
your game strategy. Hey, remember CHESS is challenging, strategic and
yet fun, because after all it is a GAME. While business and technology
is certainly not a game, and should be taken seriously, better ideas
come when you open your mind and not only your wallet!

Traditionally waffles are used as a sweet breakfast menu item, covered with strawberries and whipped cream.

Dinner is served and we call it an open-faced MEATLOAF sandwich:

- One waffle, no sugar in the waffle but replaced with salt, pepper and seasonal herbs

- Leftover meatloaf

- Mashed potatoes

- Gravy

- Fresh herbs and cooked onions for garnishing

Stake
each item on top of each other in order shown about and you have a
dinner entree that is using traditional left over meatloaf with a
breakfast waffle. Cost savings, creative, fun, but really tasty,
satisfying and ooo so good!

I don't really have any particular concept in mind at the moment with how I
want the design to look, so create away.

However it should be fun and catchy.

Although this company is about technology we have personality and can deliver
everything from a computer being built from parts to a Chief Information Officer
role making effective cost savings decisions.

I'll be very fast and detailed with feedback so you don't have to worry about
loosing inspiration for this project!

So here is the definition for eclectic:
- Unrelated and unspecialized. Crossing a
range or mixture of specialties.
- Selecting a mixture of what appear to be best of various doctrines, methods, or styles.

Wants

- Design to work well on business cards, letterhead, business contracts and advertising material (another contest to follow)
- Original work and creativity
- Logo and lettering should be able to be used in conjunction and independently from each other
- Professional with an edge

Don't want

- You have no restrictions here so hopefully we will see the creativity come out
in everyone!